For the Love of Soccer! The Story of Pelé

By Pelé

Illustrated by Frank Morrison

On Sale: Jun 23, 2020
Page Count: 32 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9781368056335

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Written by soccer legend Pelé, this heart-warming story celebrates what he loves most about the game. This easy-to-read story also includes biographical information about Pelé’s childhood and sports career.

What does the world’s greatest soccer player love about soccer? The same things that you do! Speed, teamwork, dribbling, passing, taking your best shot—and making a G-O-O-A-A-A-L!

Award-winning artist Frank Morrison sets up the play by weaving together two dynamic visual stories: Pelé’s inspiring rise to fame and a young athlete’s efforts to follow in his hero’s speedy footsteps. Together, words and pictures deliver all the fun and excitement of a closely matched game. World Cup fans, come play!

This Level 2 reader encourages developing readers to sound out loud and includes more complex stories with simple vocabulary.

A Spanish edition, Por amor al fútbol. La historia de Pelé, is also available.

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Pelé joined his first professional team at age 15, and went on to a dazzling career. He became the top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team, as well as the first player ever to win three World Cup medals. He also played for the New York Cosmos, and his charisma and grace on the field helped popularize soccer in America. After his retirement in 1977, he was an ambassador for soccer worldwide. This was his first book for children.

Frank Morrison is known for his energetic, fluid illustrations of dancers, musicians, and athletes. He is the illustrator of Out of the Ballpark by Alex Rodriguez and Queen of the Scene by Queen Latifah, and was awarded a Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent for Jazzy Miz Mozetta by Brenda C. Roberts, as well as a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson, and a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife and five children. Visit him online at morrisongraphics.com.

Praise for the picture book edition of For the Love of Soccer!
"The legendary soccer player composes a stirring ode to his beloved sport. A must-share for soccer enthusiasts of any age."
Kirkus Reviews
"New soccer fans will welcome this addition."
School Library Journal
"This exuberant double introduction to the world’s most popular sport and to one of its most enduringly popular figures."
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Pelé

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Pelé (1940–2022) joined his first professional soccer team at age fifteen and went on to have a dazzling career. He became the top scorer in the history of the Brazil national team, as well as the first player ever to win three World Cup medals. He also played for the New York Cosmos, and his charisma and grace on the field helped popularize soccer in the United States. After his retirement in 1977, he became an ambassador for soccer worldwide. This was his first book for children.

Pelé (1940–2022)entró en su primer equipo profesional de fútbol a los quince años, a lo que le siguió una deslumbrante carrera. Se convirtió en el mejor goleador en la historia del equipo nacional de Brasil, además de ser el primer jugador que ganó tres medallas de la Copa Mundial. También jugó para el Cosmos de Nueva York, y su gracia y carisma en el campo ayudaron a popularizar el fútbol en los Estados Unidos. Cuando se retiró en 1977, se convirtió en embajador del fútbol en todo el mundo. Este fue su primer libro para niños.

Frank Morrison is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children, including Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winners Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul and Trombone Shorty and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor book Let the Children March. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and five children.

Frank Morrison es un galardonado ilustrador de muchos libros infantiles, entre ellos los ganadores del Premio Coretta Scott King para ilustradores Respect: Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul y Trombone Shorty, así como del libro ganador de la Mención de Honor del Premio Coretta Scott King para ilustradores Let the Children March. Vive en Atlanta, Georgia, con su esposa y sus cinco hijos.

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